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Orioles Do Nothing For Starter Shane Baz In 1-0 Loss To Boston, Drop Their 4th Straight Game

Of all the things you could count on in this warped Orioles season – the rookie manager embarrassing himself nearly every series, the head of baseball operations failing to improve the roster in-season, a bizarre trade deadline – the team simply not showing up when Shane Baz is on the mound is perhaps the most consistent.

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Adley Rutschman’s Return to Baltimore Crucial In 6-5 Red Sox Win Over Orioles

In Adley Rutschman’s return to Baltimore, the Boston Red Sox took a 6-5 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday night inside Camden Yards. Despite only hitting one home run before this game in his Red Sox tenure, Rutschman went 2-for-4 with a pair of home runs and two RBI, while scoring three times.

MLB News / Camden Chat / September 4

Orioles vs Red Sox discussion

The Orioles could have won last night, but they didn’t. A night where Adley Rutschman returned and hit two home runs, but the Orioles still won, would have been a pretty decent outcome in my book.

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The 'Multiple 3-HR games in a season' quiz

How many of the MLB players to hit three home runs in a single game multiple times in the same season can you name in five minutes?

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Ryan Helsley News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / September 4

Orioles hope Helsley can still pitch in 2026; O’s-Red Sox lineups

Ryan Helsley, who began the season as the Orioles’ closer but has had two lengthy stints on the injured list that have limited him to 17 games, still might pitch in the final games of the season, manager Craig Albernaz said on Friday.

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Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

Pete Alonso News / Viral Sports News / September 4

Baltimore Orioles Announce Pete Alonso News on Friday

The Baltimore Orioles released their lineup Friday for the second game of a four-game series against the Boston Red Sox, placing first baseman Pete Alonso in the cleanup spot.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / September 4

Orioles fans think offense is the problem for the stretch

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Orioles fans and fans across the country.

Luis Robert News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 4

Orioles reporter drops intriguing Luis Robert Jr. take

The Baltimore Orioles recently signed Luis Robert Jr. off waivers, not long after he was let go by the New York Mets. It was a move that gave the club an outfielder with a history of solid hitting for the final stretch of the regular season to help with a potential push for the playoffs.

Anthony Eyanson News / Minor League Baseball on SI / September 4

Orioles' Anthony Eyanson Shines in First Start Against Former Franchise

In early August, the Boston Red Sox traded right-handed pitching prospect Anthony Eyanson to the Baltimore Orioles. One month later, the 21-year-old looked dominant in his first chance to face the organization that drafted him.

Baltimore Orioles News / BaltimoreBaseball.com / September 4

Labor permitting, Orioles to play 1st Grapefruit League game on February 19th

Though there’s a threat of a lockout that will delay spring training, Major League Baseball released its spring schedule on Friday. The Orioles first Grapefruit League game is scheduled for February 19th when they host the Atlanta Braves at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota.

Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / September 4

Orioles Lack Of A Closer Is Taking A Toll, Tyler Wells Trade Looming Large

The Orioles have largely gotten away with not having anything resembling a true MLB closer this season. That might be changing drastically moving forward.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

Luis Robert News / Just Baseball / September 4

Luis Robert Jr. Claim Fills a Void for Playoff-Hopeful Orioles

The Baltimore Orioles, in need of a right-handed-hitting outfielder who can play center field, claimed Luis Robert Jr. off waivers from the New York Mets on Monday.

Baltimore Orioles News / Camden Chat / September 4

Orioles minor league recap 9/4: Eyanson shines against former team

The Jumbo Shrimp struck for two in the top of the tenth, but Norfolk walked it off in the bottom half. José Barrero trimmed the lead to one with a base hit, and Brandon Butterworth stepped in with the tying and go-ahead runs in scoring position.

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Adley Rutschman News / Yardbarker / September 4

Adley Rutschman makes history with multi-HR game against former team

Once a promising young player on the Baltimore Orioles and now a member of the Boston Red Sox, Rutschman made history with his performance against his former team on Thursday night.

Adley Rutschman receives heartfelt welcome in return to Baltimore

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MLB News / Yardbarker / September 3

Adley Rutschman receives heartfelt welcome in return to Baltimore

The Baltimore Orioles selected Rutschman with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2019 MLB Draft and he was expected to be part of the long-awaited turnaround of the franchise.

Luis Robert Jr. gives glimpse of impact he could make for Orioles

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Luis Vazquez News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 3

Orioles Outright Luis Vazquez

Infielder Luis Vazquez has cleared waivers and accepted an outright assignment to Triple-A, the Orioles announced. Vazquez was designated for assignment earlier this week when outfielder Luis Robert Jr.

Pete Alonso News / Just Baseball / September 3

Pete Alonso Is Keeping the Orioles in the Playoff Hunt

August has been quite the month for Baltimore Orioles fans. The roller coaster ride of emotions that Birdland has endured has probably taken several years off of all our lives.

Nick Raquet News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 2

Orioles Release Nick Raquet

The Orioles announced that left-hander Nick Raquet, who was designated for assignment yesterday, has cleared unconditional release waivers. He is now a free agent and eligible to be signed by any club.

Baltimore Orioles News / Yardbarker / September 2

Luis Robert Jr. gives glimpse of impact he could make for Orioles

The Baltimore Orioles took a late-season chance on Luis Robert Jr. On Wednesday, that chance was under the microscope for the first time.

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Padres Submitted Claim For Luis Robert Jr.

Orioles call up top pitching prospect Luis De Leon

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Baltimore Orioles News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 2

Fatal flaw that will doom Orioles’ AL Wild Card chances

The Baltimore Orioles have reached the point where opportunity and urgency are inseparable. They sit at 69–70, 1.5 games behind the Cleveland Guardians for the final American League Wild Card, with 23 games remaining.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 1

Orioles Designate Cameron Weston, Nick Raquet For Assignment

The Orioles announced a flurry of roster moves ahead of Tuesday’s game against the Rockies. Baltimore selected the contract of righty Albert Suárez. With lefty Luis De León also added to the 40-man roster, the club has cleared two spots by designating right-hander Cameron Weston and left-hander Nick Raquet for assignment.

Baltimore Orioles News / Yardbarker / September 1

Orioles call up top pitching prospect Luis De Leon

While the 23-year-old has mostly pitched as a starter in the minors, the Orioles have recently transitioned him to a reliever for his MLB call-up in order to help the bullpen in high-leverage situations amid a pivotal stretch.

Orioles could get creative with pitching in September wild-card run

Orioles may be thinking long-term with Luis Robert Jr. move

The 'Last five-hit game by MLB team' quiz

Colton Cowser News / Larry Brown Sports / September 1

Colton Cowser denies walk-off with the sickest home run robbery of the year

Baltimore Orioles center fielder Colton Cowser has just submitted his entry for Catch of the Year. The Orioles, who entered Monday deep in an AL Wild Card race, were an out away from securing a 2-1 win over the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver, Colo.

Luis Robert News / Yardbarker / August 31

Orioles may be thinking long-term with Luis Robert Jr. move

The Baltimore Orioles made an interesting move on Monday.

Orioles could get creative with pitching in September wild-card run

Bo Bichette shares new admission about early struggles with Mets

Mets 2B Marcus Semien's defense has reached a career low

New White Sox OF Tommy Pham has been an exceptional postseason player

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Cade Povich News / Yardbarker / August 31

Orioles could get creative with pitching in September wild-card run

On the last day of August, Baltimore Orioles manager Craig Albernaz didn't completely dismiss an idea focused on how the team could handle the final month of the regular season on the mound.

Orioles claim outfielder Luis Robert Jr. off waivers from Mets

Orioles' Gunnar Henderson eager to pick up steam vs. Rockies

Gunnar Henderson homers twice as Orioles sweep Athletics

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MLB News / Yardbarker / August 31